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The Smells a Water Leak Can Leave You With | SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties
5/1/2024 (Permalink)
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With all the appliances that use water in your home, water leaks can be a pretty common problem. Water from other sources, like an open window on a rainy day, can also cause pretty major situations.
Wherever it comes from, most water leaks are far larger issues than what a few towels or a mop and bucket can handle. Water moves quickly, and before you know it, water can be hiding out in places throughout your home.
The faster you can call in the professionals, the better. Getting things dried out completely and quickly will help you avoid going from a simple water leak to a complete disaster.
As soon as water starts flowing in the wrong place, it can spread under your floors and walls. Even a small water leak or spill can find its ways into just about every hard-to-reach area you can think of.
When you find a leak in your house, follow your instinct to act fast and dry up everything you can see. Pay attention to where the leak was in order to get the best idea of where it may be causing damage out of your line of vision. When moisture makes its way under floorboards or behind drywall, it won’t dry up on its own. These tight locations lack the airflow to allow water to escape, which means its likely to stay around long-term.
The longer something stays wet, the more damage there will be. Metal support structures can rust, while wooden beams can begin to degrade. Mold can form and spread, leaving your home vulnerable to a dangerous outbreak. It only takes one to two days for an entire colony of mold spores to form and start taking over.
If you have recently tackled a water leak in your home and begin to notice a musty, wet or earthy smell near the same area, you likely have a mold issue. This odor is a sure sign that something is going on out of your line of vision, and while you can follow your nose to get to the general area of growth, it’s time to call in the pros.
Our water restoration professionals are highly trained in handling mold remediation, water damage and odor removal. We will tackle the floorboards and drywall that need replacing after a leak, while at the same time working to find the source of mold growth in order to neutralize it. Through disinfection, sealing and removal, our crew will stop the spread of mold and ensure that things are thoroughly dried so it can’t come back.
The smells of our home are important, and even a fully repaired house won’t feel right until all lingering odors are also gone. By isolating the area and filtering the air, as well as sanitizing every surface possible, our crew won’t leave until all odor particles are gone. It is our goal to get everything back to normal, smells and all.
Don’t ignore signs of a water leak. Contact SERVPRO® for a full recovery.